IT'S HERE!! And Happy Birthday to meeeeeee!!! :)
BEFORE AND EVER SINCE is now available! I get lots of questions asking me what it's about.
Basically, the main character, Emily Lockwood has alot on her plate. She is successful in her own right, with a solid real estate career, but has a headstrong daughter, a mother who marches to her own drummer, and an ex-husband who needs sex therapy. Enter into this picture a house with an agenda, and the return of her first love, rocking a tool belt and a paintbrush and dark eyes full of secrets, and Emily just flat out has things to get ... Read More

One more day!
BEFORE AND EVER SINCE is almost here!
Check out Life Lesson #4 from Emily in BEFORE AND EVER SINCE...
#4 - PAINT IS HOT.
...an excerpt from the book...
I went out through the garage, where Ben was leaned over a five gallon bucket of paint, stirring it with a flat piece of wood. Next to him on a makeshift table, were two other small cans of paint with little wooden stir sticks poking out.
“Why do you do that?” I asked.
“What?” he responded, not looking up.
“Bait him like that,” I said, picking my way carefully around the random tools and pieces of ... Read More

Are you enjoying the lessons? :) Let's see what Emily has to teach us today.
Emily Life Lesson #3… Assuming your ex has gotten smarter in your absence is a fail.
“So, what’s up?” I asked after a pause. “I don’t know if Cass has done anything with that paperwork, if that’s what you’re wondering.”
He shook his head minimally, still looking at the pictures, and the little warning bells went off in my head. Kevin was nothing, if not opinionated and in your face. For him to come to my house and then not come look me in the eye—told me it wasn’t going to be his normal ... Read More

Okay, so what did you think of yesterday's lesson? Ever had that happen to you? Lord knows I have. And what did you think of our first Hot Tool Guy? :) Suddenly have a project that needs fixing? LOL
Now to hear from BEFORE AND EVER SINCE's Emily on Lesson number 2...
Emily Life Lesson #2… The most likely time to be found is when you’re trying to hide.
“Where are you?” Cassidy asked.
“The grocery store.”
“Again? Didn’t you just go there?”
I cursed my bad lying. “Oh, I forgot a few things.” I pushed my cart faster, wanting to get done and get home. “So, anyway, ... Read More

Today, we see the very first Life Lesson from Emily in BEFORE AND EVER SINCE!
This is the first of five great life lessons you'll learn from Emily's experiences in BEFORE AND EVER SINCE, with a great excerpt to back it up... :) You see, Emily Lockwood has alot on her plate. She is successful in her own right, with a solid real estate career, but has a headstrong daughter, a mother who marches to her own drummer, and an ex-husband who needs sex therapy. Enter into this picture a house with an agenda, and the return of her first love, rocking a tool belt and a paintbrush and dark eyes ... Read More

Thus starts the pre-launch week of craziness! :)
And five very important life lessons via Emily Lockwood of BEFORE AND EVER SINCE... Below are all five lessons you'll learn between now and March 14th, and each one will come with its own very pertinent exclusive excerpt from the book.
Sit back and enjoy! And follow me on Facebook to get the daily "Hot Tool Guy of the Day", courtesy of sexy carpenter Ben from BEFORE AND EVER SINCE. Those will be worth the wait.
...just because. :)
EMILY LOCKWOOD'S LIFE LESSONS...
#1 Never assume it’s safe to drop by Mom’s ... Read More

THE REASON IS YOU is back and ready to slide into your ereader today! (Squee!!) That’s right, Dani and Jason and that incredibly hot ghost, Alex are back to heat up your ereader on Tuesday, Feb 27th, with a sexy new cover and a snazzy new digital price of just $3.99!
Click here to order!
A GIVEAWAY!!
To celebrate the return of the digital version of THE REASON IS YOU, I’m giving away a Kindle Fire AND a $25 Amazon gift card to feed it with to one lucky winner! :)
All you have to do to win is either hop over to my Facebook fan page HERE and look for my giveaway post to ... Read More

THE REASON IS YOU is back! (Squee!!)
That’s right, Dani and Jason and that incredibly hot ghost, Alex are back to heat up your ereader on Tuesday, Feb 27th, with a sexy new cover and a snazzy new digital price of just $3.99!
If you’ve never read it, only have it in print, or heck, just want to buy the hot new version—here’s your chance! Preorder links are below!
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2EWrTWf
B&N: http://bit.ly/2sKi3lm
Smashwords: http://bit.ly/2CypADt
Google Play: http://bit.ly/2EX42Wi
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2BFQyw4
... Read More

My brain rambles, okay? The things I ponder sometimes would make anyone tilt their head in confusion like the RCA dog, but today it's about texturing. Bear with me.
Okay, there's this thing I think about every morning as I'm putting on my makeup before work. Particularly eyeliner.
"I hate cutting in."
I don't know if you've done a lot of room painting, but our whole house has been in some state of remodel over the years, and if your situation ends up anything like mine, your hubby gets to do the big satisfying rolling of the walls while you get to do the intricate part. The really ... Read More

It's Saturday, y'all, and I'm sitting here in my rocker/recliner, sipping my favorite brew...and wondering what makes this my favorite brew? It's nothing special. Folgers regular blend, with Coffeemate lite creamer and a smidgeon of Coffeemate Hazelnut. The regular creamer to make it creamy and the tiny bit of Hazelnut to give it a twist. Sometimes I do Amaretto instead of Hazelnut, or Caramel, but I don't like my daily coffee to be sweet. Just a little flavored. Nothing overboard.
Now, all that being said, I love Starbucks. And when I go there I either get a vanilla latte with a ... Read More

Exactly one month till Simon and Quinn hit your ereaders in THE SWEETEST CHASE, book two in the Heart of the Storm series! Have you preordered? Amazon Link
I can't wait for y'all to read this book!! *tapping fingers and toes*
And here's a free little teaser, just to hold you over a bit. :)
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She pulled his face the remaining few inches until his lips met hers, and then everything dizzy spiraled into that one union. His lips were hot and soft and sweet and salty at the same time. They moved on hers tenderly, tasting, testing, and when his tongue touched hers it was better ... Read More

Yep, you saw that right, I have a Kindle Fire up for grabs!!
Let me backtrack... :) Did you love LOVING THE CHASE, the beginning of my Heart of the Storm series? Are you anxiously awaiting Simon's book, the second in the series, THE SWEETEST CHASE, coming out in a couple of months? Me too! I can't wait to share that book with you! And it's totally up for preorder....just hanging out there waiting for you.
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1jF0E4x
In the spirit of Christmas giving and also the spirit of THE SWEETEST CHASE coming out in February, I'd love to give away this Kindle Fire ... Read More

It's almost here! August 25th is the big day, when my new Heart of the Storm series kicks off with LOVING THE CHASE!
Click here to read the synopsis. Have you preordered your copy of the ebook, paperback, or audiobook yet? :) Let me help...
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1FMMVhE
B&N: http://bit.ly/1HoZDHh
Stay strong in the storms!
xoxo
Sharla
... Read More

Reader Reviews

Before and Ever Since review by Joyfully Reviewed

"Before And Ever Since is a beautifully crafted, thought provoking story that engaged me from the first few words. The chemistry between Emily and Ben was sizzling hot, and I was quite enamored of these two attempting to work things out…that I could NOT put this story down until I finished it." ~ Joyfully Reviewed, November 2012 Recommended Read

2015-03-06T12:54:52+00:00

"Before And Ever Since is a beautifully crafted, thought provoking story that engaged me from the first few words. The chemistry between Emily and Ben was sizzling hot, and I was quite enamored of these two attempting to work things out…that I could NOT put this story down until I finished it." ~ Joyfully Reviewed, November 2012 Recommended Read

Before and Ever Since review by Cocktails & Books

"Sharla Lovelace is a gifted storyteller. She creates characters that are very down-to-earth, flawed and understand that there isn’t a fairy tale happily ever after waiting for them at the end. It’s raw, it’s gritty and it’s not tied up with a pretty bow, which makes it feel so very real. I look forward to reading more from Sharla Lovelace in the future." ~Cocktails & Books

2015-03-06T12:56:58+00:00

"Sharla Lovelace is a gifted storyteller. She creates characters that are very down-to-earth, flawed and understand that there isn’t a fairy tale happily ever after waiting for them at the end. It’s raw, it’s gritty and it’s not tied up with a pretty bow, which makes it feel so very real. I look forward to reading more from Sharla Lovelace in the future." ~Cocktails & Books

Loving The Chase review by Martini Times

"That cover! Oh sweet baby Jesus. The characters, the writing, hot sweaty sex in a thunderstorm. The adrenaline!! Perfect story that I couldn't tear my eyes from. Holy crap. I found myself a new favorite author."

Martini Times Romance Book Blog

5.0

2015-08-27T19:56:08+00:00

Martini Times Romance Book Blog

"That cover! Oh sweet baby Jesus. The characters, the writing, hot sweaty sex in a thunderstorm. The adrenaline!! Perfect story that I couldn't tear my eyes from. Holy crap. I found myself a new favorite author."

http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/loving-the-chase/

Don’t Let Go Review from The Romance Room

Sharla Lovelace has produced one of the most emotionally charged and beautifully written second-chance love stories I have read in a very long time. The characters, the storyline, the twists, the surprises, the emotions, the tears.. everything… it’s just the most perfect book. - The Romance Room

2015-03-06T12:44:18+00:00

Sharla Lovelace has produced one of the most emotionally charged and beautifully written second-chance love stories I have read in a very long time. The characters, the storyline, the twists, the surprises, the emotions, the tears.. everything… it’s just the most perfect book. - The Romance Room

The Reason is You review by Kathryn Magendie

“A spot-on debut novel, Sharla Lovelace’s prose is smart, witty, funny, with a hot sexy edge that makes The Reason Is You an oh-so-tantalizing romantic journey…the line between our world and the mystical one is deliciously blurred.” ~ Kathryn Magendie, author of Tender Graces, Secret Graces, Family Graces, Sweetie

2015-03-06T12:51:23+00:00

“A spot-on debut novel, Sharla Lovelace’s prose is smart, witty, funny, with a hot sexy edge that makes The Reason Is You an oh-so-tantalizing romantic journey…the line between our world and the mystical one is deliciously blurred.” ~ Kathryn Magendie, author of Tender Graces, Secret Graces, Family Graces, Sweetie